UP WILD CHURCH

UPCOMING EVENTS

TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME ZONE.  All updates, weather cancellations will be on the facebook page.

*send message for directions/further info for each event

2025 Schedule

 

Fridays: Wild School 11AM: Chance for parents to gather/talk while kids play.
Rotating hosting family each week. Message Rachelbarker0506@gmail.com to be added to list.

TBA: We are beginning a Safe Harbors Aging group at Lost Creek Senior Independent Living Community.
Every 3rd Thursday/month 12pm: Wild Coffee Hour at The Crib: A time to learn more if U.P. is the right spiritual fit for you.

Come alone/with a friend, or enjoy an hour of companionship for those already attending regularly.

Head up to 2nd floor meeting room.  Just drop in!

 

- December 2024-

Sun. December 8 3PM:  U.P. Wild Keweenaw Nature Prayer Service in the Chapel of St. Matthew, Hancock, MI

Sat. December 14 5-7PM:  Full Moon Wilderness Walk + Potluck Party, Lost Creek Community Center
Thrs. December 19 Noon:  Coffee & Conversation @ The Crib. Open to anyone wanting to learn more.

Tues. December 31 8PM:  Centering into 2025 Zoom / email info@upwild.org to register

 

- January 2025–

Thrs. January 16 Noon:  Coffee & Conversation @ The Crib. Open to anyone wanting to learn more.

Sun. January 19 3PM:  U.P. Wild Keweenaw Nature Prayer Service, Chapel of St. Matthew (Hancock)

Sun. January 26 4PM: Nature Prayer Service MQT, Blueberry Ridge Lot 2 Warming Hut (Gwinn)

 

- February -

TBA: Valentine Making Party for Room at the Inn, St. Paul's Basement 201 E Ridge St.

Sun. February 16 3PM:  U.P. Wild Keweenaw Nature Prayer Service, Chapel of St. Matthew (Hancock)

 

- March -

Sun. March 16 3PM:  U.P. Wild Keweenaw Nature Prayer Service, Chapel of St. Matthew (Hancock)

 

- April -

Sun. April 13 TBA:  Pine Sunday Outdoor Bonfire Service, Honalee Retreat Center

Fri. April 18 TBA: MQT Outdoor Stations of the Cross

Sun. April 20 TBA: Easter

Tues. April 22 TBA: MQT Earth Day Service Project

 

- May -

TBA:  Sowing Seeds Wilderness Walks at all branches across UP

 

- June -

 

- July -

TBA:  MQT Kid’s Blueberry Foraging Adventure. We will provide a snack & nature walk bingo cards

 

- August -

TBA 3rd Annual: Rock Painting for all ages!  Bring a rock with you or one will be provided.

We will have all art supplies & assistance from our artists. Picnic Rocks Park off Lakeshore Blvd.

TBA U.P. Wild Retreat: Training & Nurturing Leadership for Branches, Fortune Lake

 

- September -

TBA: Blessing of the Monarchs 5th Annual, U.P. Wild Delta County, Stonington Peninsula Light House

 

- October -

TBA: Seney Wildlife Refuge Walk for the Wild 2025! Germfask, MI.

 

 

 

NEW OFFERINGS IN THE WORKS TO BE ADDED TO 2025 SCHEDULE!

NATURE PRAYER SERVICES

WILDERNESS WALKS

Rotating Saturday of each month

We  explore revolving locations through walks and hikes together stopping for prayer/reflection along the way.

NATURE PRAYER SERVICE

Every last Sunday of each month

Our Nature Prayer Service is our time to gather in community.  What to expect: Welcome to our Bioregion, Passing the Peace, Wilderness Reflection, Wander & Ponder, Sharing Circle, Shared Prayers & Incense, Closing Poem. Community time to mingle with hot tea & snacks. Introverts welcome. We will NOT be meeting at the Bandshell until April 2023.  We are meeting Jan-March at St. Pauls candle lite chapel- 201 E. Ridge St. use parking lot door.

DELTA COUNTY SERVICE

Rapid River, MI

U.P. Wild Delta County is hosts a monthly Nature Prayer Service. Time for grounding, wilderness reflection, sharing circle, and prayers.  A wonderful welcoming and diverse community- open to all.  For meeting date/location email: Kathy Kathyvb555@gmail.com

 

SHARING STORIES HEALING GROUP

 Marquette, MI

A story group is a small group in a brave safe space consisting of a trained facilitator and up to six participants.  One of the primary ways you are invited to engage at Story Groups is by sharing written stories from your childhood and young adult life.  Our Story Group will meet for six consecutive Thursdays 6-8pm and beginning on February 23, 2023.  Cost is $200/per participant and space is limited to 6 people.  To RSVP or for more information contact Grace at info@upwild.org.

 

A TIME TO BE...

TOGETHER IN COMMUNITY

EVERY LAST SUNDAY PER MONTH

A GLIMPSE AT OUR PAST EVENTS

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Every month we hope to offer multiple events based on interest and co-creators:

  • Wilderness Walks at a revolving location within Marquette County (& beyond)

  • Nature Prayer Service @ Presque Isle Park

  • Family-friendly and kid inclusive offerings

  • Story sharing circles (open to topic ideas)

  • Virtual Wilderness Walks for those outside of the U.P.

  • Field Trips to learn sustainability, food resislience, native species, ect

  • Prayer Sit-ins at locations in need of healing or under threat by industrialization